One of the joys of preserving local history is discovering the stories of the people and places that shaped the community. As I’m researching Camp Ground Cemetery, one question sparked particular interest: Who is the oldest documented burial in the cemetery? Other history is also emerging about the Camp Ground community. There are stories of…

WATER VALLEY — For Courthouse Café owner Justin McDaniel, successful social media marketing starts with looking beyond the walls of his own business. “The better the town, the better your business,” McDaniel told local business owners Monday. “The better the businesses around you, the better your business.” McDaniel was the featured speaker for the Water…

20 Years—August 24, 2006 — Secretary of State Eric Clark presented Yalobusha County two checks, totaling almost $99,000, money to be used to reimburse the county for voting machines purchased last year. On hand to receive the money were: Circuit Clerk Daryl Burney; election commissioners, Steve Cummings, June Byford, Ora Fay Polk, and Missy Kimzey;…

There are some things we probably don’t brag about enough in Water Valley and Yalobusha County. Solero Technologies and the people who go to work there every day are certainly on that list. Last Thursday brought some good news for Water Valley and Yalobusha County. The Mississippi Development Authority announced that Solero will invest more…

In last week’s column I self-righteously preached about how everyone could stand spending more time offline. Well, some of you might be pleased to know that I received instant karma as soon as I finished writing that column. The very moment I pressed “send” to shoot my column over the Herald office, my internet went out and has…

I have been studying humans for some time now. I live with them, so I have had plenty of opportunity. My conclusion is that humans are intelligent, capable creatures who can build houses, drive cars, operate computers and arrange for food to be delivered without ever leaving the couch. And yet they can spend ten…

We have lost a great man in our midst in the passing of Gene Standridge of Tillatoba. He served in many capacities throughout Yalobusha County, but we on the western side of the county felt he was an especially effective voice for us.  Gene and his wife, Lillian Bailey Standridge, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary…

A big shout-out and thank you to all of the men and women who work for the energy companies. We fuss out of aggravation, but when we realize how hard you work and the long, tireless hours, it makes us feel ashamed. You are our heroes! Freddie Wayne McClanahan came home Thursday evening after a…

Hello everyone, and welcome back to another week of Inside the Blue and White! I hope you all had a great week here at Water Valley High School. It’s hard to believe we’re already a few weeks into the new school year. The mornings are starting to cool off just a little, the school year…